The Healing Properties of Emus
Emus, ostriches, and rheas—all flightless “running birds”—belong to the same class: “Aves”.…
Covered Wagons Heading West: Life on the Oregon Trail
Amelia Stewart Knight knew the cross-country journey west would be a rough…
The Trials and Triumphs of a Composting Toilet
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially…
Growing Hazelnuts on the Homestead
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they…
Belted Galloways: The “Oreo-Cookie” Cow
The “Belted Galloway”, a hardy breed of Scottish Cattle, is distinctive because…
Giving up the Grocery Store: Becoming Increasingly Self-Sufficient in a Practical Way
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize…
How to Save a Bundle on Loan Interest
Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook Second Edition: An Owner's Manual for…
